KYC document redaction is the removal of personal data from a customer-identity file. The BSA (31 CFR 1020.220) sets the Customer Identification Program a bank must run. anonym.plus marks each identifier on your device, so the proof of review stays intact while the raw data is shielded.
When this applies
A KYC packet gathers an ID scan, an SSN, and a proof of address. You must mask those before the record goes to an external examiner.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the packet in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads the scanned ID and address proof.
- The tool flags the name, SSN, and document numbers.
- Confirm the flags and keep the review checklist.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean file locally.
What you need to provide
- The KYC packet (PDF, image scan, DOCX).
- An operator (Redact suits ID scans).
- Optional batch for a queue of customer files.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Priya Nair → [CUSTOMER] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | 330-77-1209 → [SSN] |
| Identifiers | US_DRIVER_LICENSE | DL D1234567 → [LICENSE] |
| Identifiers | NATIONAL_ID | passport on scan → [ID] |
| Location | LOCATION | proof of address → [ADDRESS] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB 1969 → [DOB] |
Compliance achieved
- Shields identity data a bank gathers under the BSA (31 CFR 1020.220) CIP.
- Local OCR reads ID scans, so printed numbers are caught.
- Offline work keeps customer identity data off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
A redacted packet may no longer prove identity for an audit, so keep an unredacted original in your secured system. The tool flags named items, not every photo clue on an ID image.
Frequently asked questions
Why redact a KYC packet that I must retain?
You keep the original for the regulator. The masked copy is for sharing with a trainer, vendor, or analyst who does not need the raw identity data.
Can the tool read an ID card image?
Yes. Local OCR (Tesseract) reads the scan first, then flags the name and document numbers for review.
Does anything go to the cloud?
No. The app is fully offline, so the identity file stays on your device.